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Calgary just got its first-ever direct flights to Iceland

Exciting news, Calgary! If you’ve been figuring out where to travel to next, we may have made things easier for you. WestJet recently announced the first-ever direct flight service between Calgary and Reykjavik (Keflavik)! Iceland awaits – here are all the exciting details.

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WestJet’s service to Reykjavik (Keflavik) will operate four times weekly, departing at 7:55 PM from Calgary, arriving at 8:25 AM in Reykjavik (Keflavik) and departing at 9:45 AM from Reykjavik (Keflavik), arriving at 10:43 AM in Calgary.

Flights can be booked now through until October 2024.

This new route is about more than just the connection between two cities, it’s about recognizing a mutual commitment to global connectivity,” says Chris Dinsdale, President and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority.

“In advancing that commitment, every step, every new destination, counts towards solidifying YYC’s role and status as a global hub.”

According to WestJet, The exclusive service, linking the Group’s global hub in Calgary to Iceland, not only bolsters the airline’s efforts to enhance YYC Calgary International Airport’s connectivity but reinforces the city’s standing as the best-connected mid-sized city in North America.

Sounds like there’s a trip to beautiful Iceland in your near future, Calgary!

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